If the change of a coach has led to innovation and transformation, well, the victory over Olympic Champions Argentina heralds exactly that sentiment. India's 2-1 win over the South Americans makes a statement but more than that gives the Indians a momentum they have always lacked in a tournament. Rarely in a top notch tournament, has India had six points after two matches with the scalps being Pakistan and Argentina.

It was always going to be close. Argentina play a tight game and rely on penalty corners for their super-star Gonzalo Peillat to fire in. But today was different. India played the width of the pitch and used counters to surprise.